Vertical Ear Canal Resection

Wiley eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Karen M. Swalec Tobias, Diplomate ACVS (Small Animal) Cassie Lux DVM
DOI: 10.1002/9781394242825.ch54
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Abstract

Vertical ear canal resection is usually limited to vertical ear canal conditions that are not extensive enough to require total ear canal ablation and bulla osteotomy but are too extensive to be effectively treated with a lateral ear canal resection. Examples might include small tumors, polyps, ceruminous cystomatosis, or canal stenosis. The vertical ear canal is dissected free of the pinna and lateral soft tissues of the head and transected about a cm from the junction of the auricular and annular cartilages. The remaining auricular cartilage is formed into two flaps that are sutured to the skin.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques Ear Surgery and Otitis Media Ear and Head Tumors

Publication details

Journal / source
Wiley eBooks
Pages
406–412
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter